MSK Flashcards
Which part of the join becomes infected in septic arthritis?
joint space
what age does septic arthritis commonly occur?
<2yrs
how can septic arthritis occur?
usually - haematogenous spread
puncture wound
infected skin lesions
adjacent osteomyelitis
What are the most common causative organisms of septic arthritis?
staph. aureus
What are the signs/sx of septic arthritis?
limp/pain referred to knee red hot tender joint reduced ROM febrile pseudo paresis
What is the criteria used to diagnose septic arthritis?
kosher:
fever >38.5
Non-weight bearing
Raised ESR + WCC
What is the definitive investigation for septic arthritis?
joint aspiration and culture
What are other investigations for septic arthritis?
- FBC - WCC, ESR/CRP
- blood cultures
- us of deep joints - joint effusion
- XR - normal in SA but will exclude trauma and bony lesions
What is the management of septic arthritis?
- IV flucloxacillin or clindamycin
- Joint wash out/ surgical drainage
- Keep joint immobilised in functional position at first then mobilise to prevent deformity
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis defined as
persistent joint swelling >6 weeks presenting before 16yrs in absence of infection or any other cause
What are the subtypes and how are they classified?
→ Oligoarthritis = ≤4 → Polyarthritis = >4 joints → Systemic = incl. fever and rash → Psoriatic → Enthesitis → Subtyping further classified according to the presence of rheumatoid factor and HLA B27 tissue type
What are the symptoms of JIA?
Gelling
morning joint stiffness
pain
fever
What are signs of JIA in young child
intermittent limp
deterioration in behaviour/mood
avoiding fun activities
What is the cause of eventual swelling in JIA?
Joint effusion
inflammation
chronic due to proliferation of synovium
What are the effects of long term uncontrolled JIA?
bone expansion from overgrowth causing
valgus deformity
leg lengthening
discrepancy in digit length
What indicates sepsis or malignancy as a cause as opposed to JIA?
systemic features
What is the pharmacological management of JIA?
- NSAIDs, analgesics to relieve sx
- Joint injections
- Methotrexate
- systemic corticosteroids
- cytokine modulators e.g. TNF alpha blockers